SOLUTION: Simplify the expression. Answer without using negative exponents. (-2*y)^4

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Question 307459: Simplify the expression. Answer without using negative exponents.
(-2*y)^4
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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(-2*y)^4
(-2)^4*y^4
16y^4

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